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spadix a racemose inflorescence having many small sessile flowers borne on a fleshy stem, the whole usually being surrounded by a spathe: typical of aroid plants spadix [′spā·diks] (botany) A fleshy spike that is enclosed in a leaflike spathe and is the characteristic inflorescence of palms and arums. (invertebrate zoology) A cone-shaped structure in male Nautiloidea formed of four modified tentacles, and believed to be homologous with the hectocotylus in male squids. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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